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Sep 28, 2026

Mistrial declared in DC Council member Trayon White bribery case

A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the bribery case against Washington DC Council member Trayon White, who was accused of accepting cash from a city contractor. Prosecutors plan to retry the case.

Sep 28, 2026·3 sources
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Sep 22, 2026

FBI investigated Susan Collins for alleged bribery scheme until Trump took office

ProPublica reports the FBI was investigating Senator Susan Collins over alleged pay-to-play campaign finance violations involving a defense contractor, but the probe was abandoned after Trump's inauguration in 2025.

Sep 22, 2026·9 sources
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Sep 14, 2026

Russian oligarch bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding celebrations

Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman close to Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for parties following Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, according to ProPublica. The couple acknowledged the payments as a wedding gift.

Sep 14, 2026·10 sources
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Sep 10, 2026

Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro under corruption investigation

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, leading right-wing challenger in next month's presidential election, is under Supreme Court investigation for allegedly receiving $12 million from disgraced banker linked to Banco Master fraud to finance a movie about his father.

Sep 10, 2026·8 sources
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Sep 4, 2026

Trump commutes sentence of Philadelphia union leader John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty

President Donald Trump commuted the six-year prison sentence of former Philadelphia union business manager John 'Johnny Doc' Dougherty, who was convicted of embezzlement. The commutation also releases Dougherty from $1.6 million in restitution obligations.

Sep 4, 2026·4 sources
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Jul 27, 2026

Marc Rosenblum resigns from DHS citing 'war on immigrants' and corruption

Marc Rosenblum, executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, publicly resigned in protest of the Trump administration's immigration policies and what he called 'brazen corruption.'

Jul 27, 2026·3 sources
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Jun 26, 2026

Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal Over Misuse of Government Funds

Manuel Adorni, Cabinet chief and close ally to Argentine President Javier Milei, resigned Saturday following revelations he used staffers' credit cards to purchase video game equipment exceeding his government salary. The scandal undermines Milei's central campaign promise to eliminate corruption in Argentina's political elite.

Jun 26, 2026·3 sources
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Jun 24, 2026

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Chief of Staff Frank Carone Charged in Federal Bribery Case

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, along with his brother and two others in connection with an alleged bribery scheme.

Jun 24, 2026·1 source
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Jun 20, 2026

Spain's Court Orders PM Sánchez's Wife to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges, Bans Foreign Travel

A Spanish court ruled that Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial by jury on corruption charges including embezzlement and influence peddling, and banned her from leaving the country. The case involves allegations she used her position to secure work contracts.

Jun 20, 2026·6 sources
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Jun 1, 2026

Philippine Senator Arrested on Plunder Charges in Major Corruption Case

Philippine Senator Estrada, son of a former president, was detained after surrendering to police on charges of taking kickbacks in a flood-control project scandal. The case represents the latest corruption crisis to hit the country's political establishment.

Jun 1, 2026·2 sources
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May 25, 2026

Former Scottish National Party Chief Peter Murrell Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $540,000

Peter Murrell, estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex-chief executive of the Scottish National Party, pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000) from party funds to purchase cars, a motorhome, and luxury goods including jewelry.

May 25, 2026·3 sources
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May 14, 2026

Leaked audio reveals Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro sought millions from jailed banker in corruption scandal

Audio recordings published by Intercept Brasil show Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil's leading right-wing presidential hopeful, requesting between $12-26.8 million from imprisoned banker Daniel Vorcaro, who is at the center of a multibillion-dollar bank fraud scandal. The revelation has rattled Brazilian financial markets and threatens to derail Bolsonaro's 2026 presidential campaign.

May 14, 2026·5 sources
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May 13, 2026

Zelenskyy's Former Chief of Staff Named Suspect in Ukraine Corruption and Money-Laundering Probe

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies have officially named Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former chief of staff and right-hand man, as a suspect in a major graft and money-laundering investigation. The case represents the closest corruption allegations have come to Zelenskyy himself after years of accusations against associates.

May 13, 2026·3 sources
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Mar 25, 2026

Eight Republican Candidates Debate in Maine Gubernatorial Race, Focus on Crime and Corruption

All eight Republican candidates for Maine governor participated in a debate at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on March 24, 2026, addressing issues including organized crime, affordability, education, and fraud and corruption.

Mar 25, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro vowed shortly after the September 28, 2026 mistrial to retry the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. before a new jury
  • ▪Defense attorney Gary Kohlman suggested that the 9-3 jury vote in favor of acquittal indicates prosecutors would face an uphill climb in a second trial of D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr.
  • ▪Federal prosecutors alleged D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. faced a single count of bribery for accepting thousands of dollars from a city contractor during four meetings in 2024

People involved

Donald TrumpVladimir PutinJavier Milei

Subtopics

Trump administration3Campaign finance2Government accountability2Government ethics2Political scandals2Presidential Elections2U.S. domestic politics2White-collar crime2Argentina politics1Congress1Criminal justice1Criminal justice reform1Department of Homeland Security1Education policy1EU institutions & governance1EU rule of law & judicial independence1Federal law enforcement1Financial crime1Financial fraud1Immigration policy1Labor unions1Local governments1Maine primary elections1Maine Republican primary1

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